English Sentence Starters – Small Talk, Asking Favors & Ordering at the Bar – Frasi per iniziare: chiacchiere, favori e ordinare al bar

How’s your week going so far?

Come sta andando la settimana finora? Es.: How’s your week going so far? Any good news?

Catching any of the nice weather today?

Ti stai godendo un po’ di bel tempo oggi? Es.: Catching any of the nice weather today before it rains?

Would you mind giving me a quick hand with this?

Ti dispiacerebbe darmi una mano un attimo con questo? Es.: Would you mind giving me a quick hand with this heavy box?

Do you happen to have...?

Per caso hai...? Es.: Do you happen to have a spare charger I could borrow?

Are you free for a quick coffee this week?

Sei libero per un caffè veloce questa settimana? Es.: Are you free for a quick coffee this week to catch up?

Up for doing something this weekend?

Ti va di fare qualcosa questo fine settimana? Es.: Up for doing something this weekend, like checking out that new place?

How did that project turn out?

Com’è andato a finire quel progetto? Es.: How did that project turn out in the end?

What have you been up to?

Che hai fatto di bello ultimamente? Es.: Long time no see! What have you been up to lately?

What’s good on tap tonight?

Che birra alla spina c’è di buono stasera? Es.: Hey there! What’s good on tap tonight?

Could I get a pint of [Beer Name], please?

Potrei avere una pinta di [nome della birra], per favore? Es.: Could I get a pint of draft beer, please?

Do you have any drink specials running tonight?

Avete qualche offerta sui drink stasera? Es.: Do you have any drink specials running tonight during happy hour?

What do you recommend if I like something lighter?

Cosa mi consiglia se mi piace qualcosa di più leggero? Es.: What do you recommend if I like something lighter and citrusy?

Can I start a tab, or should I pay now?

Posso aprire un conto o devo pagare subito? Es.: Can I start a tab with my card, or should I pay now?

Is this seat taken?

È occupato questo posto? Es.: Excuse me, is this seat taken or can I sit here?

Do you know what game is playing on the TV?

Sai che partita danno in TV? Es.: Excuse me, do you know what game is playing on the TV right now?

Hey, that drink looks great—what is it?

Ehi, quel drink ha un aspetto fantastico, che cos’è? Es.: Hey, that drink looks great—what is it called?

Mind if I squeeze in here to grab a menu?

Ti dispiace se mi infilo un attimo qui per prendere un menù? Es.: Mind if I squeeze in here for a second to grab a menu?

Could I grab the bill whenever you get a chance?

Mi porta il conto quando ha un attimo? Es.: Could I grab the bill whenever you get a chance, please?

Keep the change! Have a great night.

Tenga il resto! Buona serata. Es.: Thanks for the great service, keep the change!

Thanks for the recommendation—that was spot on.

Grazie del consiglio, era proprio azzeccato. Es.: Thanks for the recommendation—that cocktail was spot on.